Principle Dental Officer D2 – Botswana Defence Force
Job Description
VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 2 OF 2024
EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
The Botswana Defence Force is looking to employ suitably qualified Non-Uniformed Personnel for the following positions:
PRINCIPAL DENTAL OFFICER D2 X1 – TENABLE AT SSKB
Qualifications: Degree in Dental Surgery (Dentistry) from a recognized institution.
Experience: Must have served at least two (2) years satisfactory service as Senior Dental Officer D3 salary scale or equivalent.
Salary scale: D2 (P320,952 – P353,928) per annum
Leave: 30 working days per annum.
Certification: Membership with Botswana Health Professions Council is mandatory and must be licensed to practice.
Benefits:
a. Optional Contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50% while Employee pays 50%).
b. Contributory Pension Scheme (Government pays 15% while Employee pays 5%)
c. Housing and Upkeep Allowance of P309.00 per month.
d. Scarce skill allowance at 40 % of basic salary.
e. Doctors’ overtime allowance at 15% of basic salary.
f. Doctors private practice allowance at 10% of basic salary.
g. Emergency duty call allowance at 10% of basic salary.
Job purpose: Coordinate the provision of preventive, curative and rehabilitative oral health care services in the Botswana Defence Force.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Provide advice on the implementation of oral health policies and procedures to ensure compliance to set standards.
Manage the implementation of quality improvement initiatives to ensure operational efficiency.
Coordinate oral health promotional and preventive interventions in order to improve health and prevent diseases.
Collaborate with Level II health facilities and develop initiatives to enable patient centric coordinated care.
Assess and administer appropriate oral health interventions to ensure optimal recovery of patients.
Provide advice on the procurement and installation of oral and dental equipment, accessories and consumables to conform to set quality standards.
Carry out research to create a body of knowledge and evidence based practice.
Manage the implementation of Performance Management System to ensure operational efficiency.
Key Competencies:
a. Ensuring High Ethical Principles & Values
b. Supervising and directing
c. Developing and Applying Technical Expertise
d. Ensuring Customer Service and Delivery
e. Analysis and Problem Solving
f. Working as a Team
g. Action Oriented
NB: All applicants should include the following information:
Updated Curriculum Vitae
Certified true copies of academic certificate(s), transcript(s) and at least two (2) work related references (not more than 6 months old).
Certified true copy of National Identity Card.
Where applicable proof of registration with relevant professional/governing body
Also indicate; Date of first appointment, present post and date of appointment thereto.
Applicants from serving Government Departments should be routed through the employees Permanent Secretary/ Heads of Departments. Applications not so routed will not be considered.
Closing date: 29th February 2024
Applicants should be addressed to,
The Commander
Botswana Defence Force
Civilian Personnel Registry
Private Bag X06
Gaborone
NB: No hand deliveries will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.
For further information, Contact Recruitment Division at 3663093, 3663394, 3662716 or 3663167.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be responded
